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Omaha v St. John's; St. John's basketball forward Zuby Ejiofor

St. John's basketball finishes with highest AP poll ranking since 1999-2000

Rick Pitino makes classy dedication after winning Naismith Coach of the Year

Rick Pitino makes personal and St. John's history with AP Coach of the Year

Rick Pitino pushed Richard Pitino to become head coach of Xavier basketball

Nov 17, 2024; New York, New York, USA; New Mexico Lobos head coach Richard Pitino and St. John's Red Storm head coach Rick Pitino greet each other prior to the start of the game at Madison Square Garden. Mandatory Credit: Wendell Cruz-Imagn Images

Xavier hires Rick Pitino's son, Richard Pitino, after departure of Sean Miller

Mar 22, 2025; Providence, RI, USA; St. John's basketball head coach Rick Pitino and Arkansas Razorbacks head coach John Calipari shake hands as the Razorbacks won a second round men’s NCAA Tournament game at Amica Mutual Pavilion.

John Calipari says 'crazy' that Arkansas completed upset of St. John's basketball

Mar 22, 2025; Providence, RI, USA; St. John's basketball guard RJ Luis Jr. (12), guard Kadary Richmond (1) and teammates on the bench during the second half of a second round men’s NCAA Tournament game against the Arkansas Razorbacks at Amica Mutual Pavilion.

Rick Pitino evades RJ Luis' absence in final minutes of St. John's basketball loss

Mar 22, 2025; Providence, RI, USA; St. John's basketball guard Deivon Smith (5), forward Zuby Ejiofor (24) and guard Lefteris Liotopoulos (31) react to a play during the second half of a second round men’s NCAA Tournament game against the Arkansas Razorbacks at Amica Mutual Pavilion.

St. John's basketball season ends with dismal shooting display against Arkansas

NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament - Practice Day; St. John's basketball head coach Rick Pitino

Rick Pitino, John Calipari trying to deflect attention ahead of NCAA Tournament game

Mar 20, 2025; Providence, RI, USA; Arkansas Razorbacks guard Boogie Fland (2) dribbles the ball during the first half against the Kansas Jayhawks at Amica Mutual Pavilion.

Boogie Fland recounts 'serious' recruitment from Rick Pitino ahead of NCAA Tournament

Omaha v St. John's; Rick Pitino coaches the St. John's basketball team against Omaha in the NCAA Tournament

Rick Pitino downplays meeting with John Calipari after St. John's basketball victory

Mar 20, 2025; Providence, RI, USA; St. John's basketball guard Simeon Wilcher (7) controls the ball against Omaha Mavericks guard Tony Osburn (32) during the first half at Amica Mutual Pavilion.

St. John's basketball find spark behind Simeon Wilcher in NCAA Tournament opener

Mar 20, 2025; Providence, RI, USA; St. John's basketball guard RJ Luis Jr. (12) puts up a shot during the second half against the Omaha Mavericks at Amica Mutual Pavilion.

St. John's basketball uses huge run to defeat Omaha for first NCAA win since 2000

NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament - Practice Day; Omaha guard JJ White prepares to play the St. John's basketball team in the NCAA Tournament

Omaha guard says Mavericks playing with 'house money' against St. John's basketball

Mar 19, 2025; Providence, RI, USA; St. John's basketball forward Zuby Ejiofor (24) practices at Amica Mutual Pavilion.

Bill Self, Kansas players not surprised by Zuby Ejiofor's success with St. John's

Kentucky v Louisville; Rick Pitino and John Calipari meet prior to tipoff of a Kentucky and Louisville game

John Calipari predicted Arkansas would be in same NCAA Tournament pod with St. John's

Mar 12, 2025; Kansas City, MO, USA; Kansas Jayhawks guard AJ Storr (2) reacts after a play during overtime against the UCF Knights at T-Mobile Center.

AJ Storr knew St. John's would rebound under Rick Pitino but doesn't regret decision

Mar 15, 2025; New York, NY, USA; Big East Conference commissioner Val Ackerman (left) hands the championship trophy to St. John's Red Storm head coach Rick Pitino after St. John's basketball defeated the Creighton Bluejays to win the Big East Tournament at Madison Square Garden.

Rick Pitino's quick success with St. John's basketball surprising to school leaders

Omaha Mavericks guard JJ White (1) drives to the basket on Thursday, Feb. 13, 2025, at First Bank and Trust Arena in Brookings, S.D.

St. John's basketball opponent in NCAA Tournament is more than trash can celebrations

Mar 15, 2025; New York, NY, USA; St. John's basketball head coach Rick Pitino coaches against the Creighton Bluejays during the first half at Madison Square Garden.

St. John's basketball gets brutal tipoff time for opening NCAA Tournament game

Marquette v St. John's; St. John's basketball center Zuby Ejiofor with forwards Sadiku Ibine Ayo and Brady Dunlap

St. John's basketball lands No. 2 seed in West Region, highest seeding since 2000

St. John's v Marquette; St. John's basketball celebrates after winning an overtime game against Marquette on the road

St. John's basketball confident entering postseason with chance to improve NCAA seed

St. John's v Connecticut; St. John's basketball wing RJ Luis

RJ Luis wins St. John's first Big East Player of the Year since Walter Berry

Connecticut v St. John's; St. John's basketball head coach Rick Pitino

Rick Pitino wins first Big East Coach of the Year amid historic St. John's season

Mar 8, 2025; Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA; St. John’s basketball forward Zuby Ejiofor (24) celebrates after making the game winning shot in overtime against the Marquette Golden Eagles at Fiserv Forum.

St. John's basketball jumped in AP Poll, finishes regular season at No. 6

Mar 1, 2025; New York, New York, USA; St. John's basketball forward Zuby Ejiofor (24) celebrates after defeating the Seton Hall Pirates 71-61 to win the Big East Regular Season Championship at Madison Square Garden.

St. John's basketball path at Big East Tournament becoming very clear

Connecticut v St. John's; St. John's basketball head coach Rick Pitino

St. John's basketball earns highest ranking since Lou Carnesecca was head coach

Feb 16, 2025; New York, New York, USA; St. John's basketball head coach Rick Pitino signals to the team in the first half against the Creighton Bluejays at Madison Square Garden.

St. John's basketball remains in AP Top-10 for consecutive weeks since 1998-99